News

Crippling closure for Milford Docks

Published

11 years ago

May 14, 2015

SURVITEC, formally known as Cosalt, have just announced that they will be closing their shop situated on Milford Haven Docks.

Helping to save lives at sea for over 160 years, the Survitec Group are pioneers in marine technology. They supply marine safety equipment to the operators of ferries, cruise lines, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, work boats, port terminals, fishing vessels, sailors and recreational water enthusiasts.

Selling everyday safety items to products of last resort, Survitec’s equipment and services are respected not only in Milford Haven, but nationally. They are replied upon by all corners of the industry.

The shop has supplied marine equipment in Milford Haven for more around 100 years. Their closure is to be a huge blow to the port at Milford Haven, and raises questions about where boat arrivals will buy much needed supplies at the dock.

It has been confirmed that three jobs will be lost as a result of Survitec’s closure. A spokesman from Milford Haven’s Survitec commented that they would be closing due to new owners taking over the shop. Talking to the public, it was clear that this closure is a huge disappointment to many; “It’s been here for many years, it’s a shame,” one local resident said.

A retired Windjammer Marine worker said: “For many years they supplied the vast majority of safety requirements of not only commercial operators, but for many leisure users. Their work included servicing lifejackets and life rafts, and supplying pyrotechnics like marine distress flares. They also supplied the fishing fraternity with different types of ropes, wires and shackles.

“They are going to be missed. Servicing life-rafts requires specific knowledge – that expertise isn’t commonly available. Because of the strict rules concerning explosives, there is a need for places like Survitec to store certain types of flares. That is now a service we will no longer have locally.”

He added that due to the nature of the work carried out by Survitec, anyone looking to fill the gap in the market would need a big initial investment, as well as a large, specific premises.

At the time of going to press Milford Haven Port Authority had made no comment. Clare Stowell, Estates Manager for Quayside Estates which is part of the Port of Milford Haven, said: “It is regrettable when any business employing local men and women closes down and our thoughts are with those who may lose their jobs. Creating sustainable local jobs is really important and that is why the Port is investing in Milford Marina and Milford Fish Docks. New facilities will provide local businesses with opportunities for growth and diversification and attract additional trades to Pembrokeshire, creating more work for local people.”

Crime

Man charged with strangulation and assault offences after October incident

Published

9 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

A MAN recorded in court as having no fixed abode has appeared before magistrates charged with intentional strangulation and two further assault offences.

Michael Sudbury, 50, whose address was not read out in court, but in Herald records is Glan Hafan, Llangwm, appeared before the bench facing multiple charges.

The charges relate to an incident on 22 October 2025 and include:

Intentional strangulation, contrary to section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015
Common assault
Assault by beating

No further details of the alleged incident were opened in court, and no plea was entered at this stage.

Sudbury was remanded on conditional bail, with the case listed to return to magistrates later this month.

Crime

Haverfordwest man sent to Crown Court on multiple serious charges

Published

10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded in custody

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sent to Swansea Crown Court to stand trial on a series of A 49-year-old Haverfordwest resident has been committed to Swansea Crown Court to face trial on multiple serious charges deemed too grave for magistrates to handle.

David Guy, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates facing a series of allegations stemming from a single case. The charges, which were not detailed in open court, include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
A second count of assault
Criminal damage
An additional allegation of interpersonal violence
A public order offence

Magistrates declined jurisdiction, determining that the matters exceeded their sentencing powers, and sent the case in its entirety to Swansea Crown Court.

Guy was remanded in custody pending his next appearance. The court register notes: “Sent to Crown Court for trial in custody – next hearing at Swansea Crown Court.”

A date for the initial Crown Court hearing will be set administratively. Guy will remain in custody until then.

The Pembrokeshire Herald will provide further updates as the case progresses in the Crown Court.

Crime

Castlemartin man back before magistrates over multiple alleged assaults

Published

10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded on conditional bail ahead of further hearing

A CASTLEMARTIN man has appeared repeatedly before magistrates this month over a string A 40-year-old man from Castlemartin has made repeated appearances before magistrates this month in connection with a series of serious alleged offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), intentional non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and criminal damage.

Anthony Alcock, of Pwll Street, Castlemartin, is facing six linked charges stemming from incidents said to have occurred earlier this year. These appear to relate to the same complainant in what is understood to be a single ongoing domestic abuse prosecution.

During recent administrative hearings at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, Alcock did not enter pleas while matters of bail and case management were addressed.

Charges Include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
Intentional non-fatal strangulation
Common assault on a woman
Criminal damage in a domestic context
Additional assault allegations involving the same complainant
Breach of bail conditions

Alcock was initially granted conditional bail but was subsequently brought before the court on two occasions for alleged breaches. On those instances, magistrates remanded him in custody ahead of further hearings. He was later re-granted conditional bail, subject to strict conditions such as no contact with the complainant and exclusion from specified locations.

Magistrates have now declined jurisdiction, ruling that the case—particularly the more serious charges involving non-fatal strangulation—is too grave for summary trial. It has been committed to Swansea Crown Court for plea, trial, or sentencing.

No detailed evidence has been presented in open court at this preliminary stage. Alcock remains on conditional bail pending his next appearance at the Crown Court.